(This story was updated to add new information.)
A recent decision by the Texas Water Development Board indicates that of all the water projects across the state competing for funding, the Nueces River Authority’s large-scale Harbor Island desalination project isn’t a top priority.
The Texas Water Development Board met in April to approve a prioritization list for funding projects through the 2026 State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program. Out of 23 eligible projects, the Nueces River Authority project ranked in the bottom half…